News Release from Gebrüder Käufer GmbH
Wind Industry Profile of
Successful deployment of the new KÄUFER offshore Blade Access Platform
The worldwide market leader for blade access platforms is showcasing their latest innovation.
The new K-BP-O platform is designed specifically for use at sea. Due to its compact size and unique design it sets a new standard for fast and safe access to wind turbine rotor blades for inspection and repair On-and Offshore. The platform has already received the TUV (Technical Inspection Association) certification.
The compact design and the new and original concept lets users set up the platform in a very short time. A telescopic arm driven by electric motors, allows the platform to be used up to a distance tower-blade tip of 14m. Electro magnets stabilize the K-BP-O platform at the tower to allow an operation in a variety of wind speeds.
With a weight of 1500kg the payload is still 300kg. The highest standards of safety have been employed in the construction to guarantee reliable and safe operation (under the harsh condition at sea).
Käufer Access systems, Safe, innovative, economical.
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ABOUT US
Gebr. Käufer Befahrtechnik a privately owned company has developed and built
access systems for approx. 25 years. We already designed our first suspended platforms for wind energy turbines in 1996. Since this time numerous platforms have been installed worldwide. Certified according to:
Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008
Health and safety Management System OSHAS 18001:2007
DIN EN ISO 1090 welding controlsystem
Take advantage of our experience as one of the
leading companies in the business of access
systems worldwide.
YOUR BENEFIT
Käufer access system for wind energy turbines are
certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and TÜV (German association for technical
inspection) conform to the European standard EN 1808
Own construction & assembling production
Professional consulting services
Economical & safety related advantages
Erection by only 2 persons in a short time
Capacity of 400 kg (= 3 Persons)
Transport of complete platform by trailer
Utilities as lockable toolbox, fi re extinguisher or
rescue bar can be offered as well
- Source:
- Gebrüder Käufer GmbH
- Link:
- www.kaeufer.de/...